Seedorf: AC Milan's protest empowered racist fans

The experienced Netherlands midfielder fears racists might feel empowered after the San Siro side's decision to abandon Thursday's match in the midst of abuse from the stands.

By Stefan Coerts

Jan 4, 2013 8:36:00 AM

Clarence Seedorf believes that AC Milan did not necessarily make the right decision
to leave the field during Thursday's friendly against Pro Patria
after a number of players were racially abused by fans in the
stands.

M'Baye Niang, Sulley Muntari and Kevin-Prince Boateng were the
victims of racist chants during the match, and the latter stopped playing 26 minutes into the game, picked
up the ball, and angrily kicked it towards the Pro Patria
support before walking off, followed by his teammates.

The former Ghana international has since been praised for taking a
stance against racism, but Seedorf is unsure Milan have given off
the right signal.

"I don't feel it's such a fabulous thing," Seedorf told BBC
Radio 5 live. "These people will feel empowered now. They
should just be identified and kicked out of the stadium."

Seedorf left AC Milan in the summer transfer window after a 10-year
spell at the club and has since joined Brazilian side Botafago. Follow GOAL.COM on